Our Directors

5th, 6th, 7th Grade - Rebekah Klein

Rebekah Klein came to Jenison in 2008 from Maryland, where she taught pre-K - 6th grade general music and developed the school's choral program. She earned her Bachelors degree in Music Education from Grand Valley State University.

Ms. Klein's duties at Jenison include working with the 5th, 6th and 7th grade orchestras and the symphony orchestra. Ms. Klein has taught at the MASTA Elementary String Camp for three consecutive years, and is active in various string performances throughout the state. Ms Klein has also created a private studio of violin and viola students.

Jr High - Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson came to Jenison in 2002, after teaching in the Lansing area for a few years. She earned both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music Education from Michigan State University.

Mrs. Johnson's primary duties at Jenison include the 5th Grade Orchestra and the Junior High Orchestras. Mrs. Johnson is the Music Director at MASTA Elementary String Camp, a conductor at the MSBOA Middle Level String Clinics, and co-director of the St. Cecelia Youth Sinfonia. Mrs. Johnson has also been a featured clinician at the state's music education conferences. She performs frequently with the West Shore Symphony Orchestra and as one of the founding members of the Signature String Quartet.

High School - Dan Scott

Dan Scott came to Jenison in 1997 from Western Michigan University. He has since earned his Masters in Educational Technology from Grand Valley State University.

His primary duties at Jenison include the 6th Grade Orchestra and the three High School Orchestras. Mr. Scott is also Conductor of the St. Cecelia Youth Orchestra, Music Director at the MASTA Junior High String Camp, Camp Director of the MASTA Elementary String Camp, and has taught at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. He also is a regular clinician at music conferences and school districts around the state.